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More from the journal
Lodge Review
AtholPlace Hotel and Villa in Sandton, Johannesburg: our review
We spent a night at AtholPlace Hotel and Villa in Sandton, and it turned out to be a far better start to a safari trip than we expected.
Conservation
The plight of the African wild dog
Around 6,600 painted dogs are left in the wild, and they are among the most endangered carnivores on the continent. Here is what is actually happening to them, and what we do about it
Lodge Review
Kapama Karula: our review of the Greater Kruger's flagship lodge
Kapama Karula is the flagship lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, positioned on the Klaserie River with its own airstrip, 12 villas, and serious Big Five game viewing.
LGBTQ+ Travel
Choosing a gay-friendly travel agent in South Africa
We plan LGBTQ+-friendly trips across South Africa, from Cape Town to the Winelands and beyond.
Lodge Review
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge: our review
Our honest take on Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, the architecturally remarkable, art-filled camp buried in a Sabi Sand hillside.
Stories
The smell of the bush at 5am
Why we still get up before dawn after twenty years in the bush. The case for the early game drive, written from the back of a Land Cruiser at five in the morning.
Lodge Review
Madikwe Safari Lodge: our review
We spent time at Madikwe Safari Lodge in South Africa's malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Here is what the lodge does well, who it suits, and why the conservation story matters.
Safari Planning
How safe is an African safari?
African safaris are safer than most people assume. Here is what to actually pay attention to.
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail: an honest look at South Africa's luxury train
We've spent time aboard Rovos Rail. Here's our honest take on the cabins, the routes, the food, and whether it's worth the price.
Guides
Kosher safaris in South Africa: how a bush kitchen actually works
The honest guide to keeping kosher on safari in South Africa. Three tiers of catering, real pricing, Shabbat in the bush, and how we put one together.
Guides
When to go to Mozambique: a month-by-month read on weather, water and wildlife
A month-by-month read on Mozambique weather, water and wildlife. Whale sharks, humpbacks, mantas, cyclones, dry season.
Lodge Review
Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyard: our review
We spent a few days at Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek. Here's an honest account of the rooms, food, wine, and what makes this Richard Branson property worth the detour.
